Question 1

How do I set up googleplay-api with Python 3?

Accepted Answer

The library was built for Python 2.5+, so you might need to modify the code for Python 3 compatibility. Check the Protobuf dependencies and update syntax where necessary, as Python 2 is no longer supported, and community forks may offer patches.

Question 2

Is using googleplay-api legal?

Accepted Answer

It's an unofficial API, so use at your own risk. The disclaimer states no affiliation with Google, and it might violate Google's terms of service, especially for downloading apps without permission, which could lead to account suspension.

Question 3

Can googleplay-api download paid Android apps?

Accepted Answer

The README says it was only tested with free apps, and while it might work for paid apps if you have a valid Google account balance, there's no guarantee due to lack of testing. Authentication for purchases is not explicitly handled.

Question 4

Google Play unofficial API vs official Google Play Developer API?

Accepted Answer

The official API is for developers publishing apps, offering management tools like publishing and analytics, while this unofficial API is for scraping and downloading apps, but it's not supported and may be less reliable or secure.

Question 5

How to fix authentication errors in googleplay-api?

Accepted Answer

Ensure your androidID is correctly obtained from your phone using the Gtalk Monitor code and entered in config.py, and that your Google credentials are valid. The interactive shell can help debug login issues by testing the api object directly.

Question 6

Does googleplay-api still work in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Since it's no longer maintained, it might not work with current Google Play services. Users report varying success, and you may need to adjust the code for changes in Google's authentication or API endpoints.

Question 7

How to parse the Protobuf responses from googleplay-api?

Accepted Answer

Use the provided toDict() or toStr() methods in the GooglePlayAPI class to convert Protobuf objects into readable formats, as demonstrated in the interactive shell examples. This simplifies data extraction without deep Protobuf knowledge.

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